Surat: In Maharashtra’s politics, the shadow of ‘Khajurahokand’ looms large. Maharashtra’s politics have become increasingly tense. More than 19 MLAs, including prominent Shiv Sena leader and minister Eknath Shinde, are staying at the Le Meridien Hotel on Dumas Road, dissatisfied with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Outside the hotel, a police cordon has been established. It’s worth noting that on Monday evening, Gujarat BJP state president CR Patil cancelled all of his Yoga Day events. Uddhav Thackeray, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has convened an emergency meeting at 12 p.m. Disgruntled MLAs have put Shivsena in jeopardy.
These MLAs are here
1. Eknath Shinde – Kaupri, 2. Abdul Sattar – Sillod – Aurangabad, 3. Shambhuraj Desai – Satara, 4. Sandipan Bhumare – Paithan – Aurangabad, 5. Udayasah Rajput – Kannada – Aurangabad, 6. Bharat Gogavale – Mahad – Raigarh 7. Nitin Deshmukh – Akola, 8. Anil Babar – Khanapur – Atpadi – Sangli, 9. Vishwanath Bhoir – Lien West, 10. Sanjay Gaikwad – Buldhana, 11. Sanjay Ramulkar – Mehkar, 12. Mahesh Sindhe – Koregaon – Satara, 13 . Shahaji Patil – Sangola – Solapur, 14. Prakash Abitkar – Radhapuri – Kolhapur, 15. Sanjay Rathod – Digrass – Yavatmal, 16. Gyanraj Chowgule – Umargas – Osmanabad, 17. Tanaji Sawant – Paroda – Osmanabad, 18. Sanjay Shirsat – Aurangabad West, 19. Ramesh Borner.
After the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, a large section of Shiv Sena is angry with Uddhav Thackeray. Gujarat BJP President CR Patil is expected to meet the disgruntled Shiv Sena MLAs. He is also in touch with other Shiv Sena MLAs in Mumbai. Devendra Fadnavis is also in touch with disgruntled Shiv Sena MLAs.
Minister Eknath Shinde is angry with the continuous neglect in Shiv Sena. He has not even picked up the call of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray since last evening. NCP Maharashtra President Jayant Patil meets Uddhav Thackeray in Matoshree amid political turmoil. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has canceled his Delhi tour.
Shinde was made the leader of the legislature party by Shiv Sena after the results of the 2019 elections were announced. He has been associated with the party since the time of Bal Thackeray. He was sidelined by Shiv Sena in the recent Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council elections in Maharashtra. Then they are hurt. If 13 MLAs revolt in Maharashtra, the government will fall. Uddhav Thackeray currently has the support of 153 MLAs in the state. 144 MLAs are needed to form the government as one seat is still vacant. If there is a split in Shiv Sena, some Congress MLAs may defect.
